Every 2 years, elections are held for the focal point of the PSM. The International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) currently fills this role. The next elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting on 8 June. Organizations wishing to let their name stand for the role of focal point should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 2 April 2021. Attached below is an outline of the election process as well as a timeline for the election.

  pdf 2021 PSM Election Process (122 KB)

Climate change affects agriculture across the globe. The increase of extreme weather events will have a devastating effect on agriculture and consequently on the reduction of poverty and hunger, especially in Africa. Central to agriculture are healthy soils and sufficient water, which are both threatened by human influence. Therefore, we call every farmer, politician and consumer to focus on climate-smart agriculture. This approach consists of three pillars: adaptation, production and mitigation. These broad concepts have been our guideline in formulating focal points. More than 300 participants from around the globe have formulated the following call to action.

View further information and the complete call to action here.